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Is temporary disability paperwork private?

Submitted : 2018-02-25 02:04:11 Popularity:

When you say "private," who do you think has access to your information but shouldn't? Your case worker, any insurance company, your doctor and attorney should

Answers:When you say "private," who do you think has access to your information but shouldn't? Your case worker, any insurance company, your doctor and attorney should all have unrestricted access to your paperwork.

Your employer should be provided with status updates on your ability to return to work if a work related policy, but no medical diagnosis or anything like that.
Yes and no. Your doctor has to fill it out and generally your employer needs to fill it out. So, it's not completely private. But, it's not for public dissemination.
It is supposed to be. Only people with a need to know are supposed to be able to access your disability claim information. That would include the boss, an HR person, and/or the person that has to process the paperwork for your claim. The files are supposed to be confidential and not left where just anyone can have access to them.
someone has to be aware of the disability so obviously there are some people who will know about it
Yes it is.
Yes, it's considered private information that is to be protected. If someone discloses your medical history, you should contact a lawyer.
I'm unsure of your meaning of " paper work private." All disability is a sad and painful thing, we would wish on no one. IF you are disabled, I pray you will recover completely, and quickly. If you are employed, your boss needs to know why you are unable to work. And, your doctor needs to know the problem, in order to treat it. Your family ought to know, so they can help you physically, and emotionally. But, no one else needs to know. It really is none of their business.